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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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